Treasures of Turkey Tour

A tour aimed at providing comfortable travel with private transfers, and quality hotels. The itinerary include visits to Turkey’s main attractions including Gallipoli, the old part of Istanbul, and stunning Pamukkale, nicknamed white Cotton Castle and much more!

Guaranteed Daily Departures

Small Group Tours

Boutique Hotels Only

Flights Only (No Overnight Buses)

Highlights

A tour aimed at providing comfortable travel with private transfers, and quality hotels. The itinerary include visits to Turkey’s main attractions including Gallipoli, the old part of Istanbul, and stunning Pamukkale, nicknamed white Cotton Castle and much more!

Drive (4.5 hours) south to the Gallipoli Peninsula. Hear expert information from a local guide. Visit the Kabatepe War Museum, the intended landing place at Brighton Beach and Anzac Cove where the Dawn Service is held each year. Also visit the NZ Memorial at Chunuk Bair, the Australian Memorial at Lone Pine, and the Turkish Memorial as well. Overnight in Canakkale. Note: Enough time is spent in Gallipoli to visit all the sites mentioned above.

Morning drive (1 hour) to the ruins of the ancient cities of Troy. Lunch break. In the afternoon, drive to Kusadasi, stopping at the beautiful ruins of Pergamon (2 hours drive) on the way. These stunning ruins, beautifully located on a hill top, demonstrate that the architects and sculptors of Pergamon were among the most talented in the Hellenistic world. Final drive to Kusadasi will be 2.5 hours. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Then visit Ephesus Ancient City, the best-preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Here you will explore the Agora, Odeon, Celsius Library, Hadrian Temple, Roman Baths, Grand Theatre & Marble Street. After a lunch break, visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she is thought to have spent her final years. Overnight stay in Kusadasi.

Morning drive (2.5 hours) to Pamukkale, then lunch. In the afternoon, tour the 'Cotton Castle.' Bring swimwear as you may have time to swim in the Antique Pool (extra fee applies.) Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its theatre and Necropolis. Overnight in Pamukkale.

05:00 Hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia. Hotel pickup, then a quick snack and safety briefing. Watching the balloon inflate, then you're off! Soaring over fairy chimneys, and dipping low to skim cave dwellings. This may be your favourite part of your Turkey trip - it will certainly be unforgettable. Celebrate a soft landing with a quick drink, and return to your hotel for breakfast around 8.30am. Full Day Cappadocia Tour - (North) Visit Zelve open air museum, which once housed one of the largest communities in the region. Visit Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabag (Monks Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Visit Goreme Open-Air Museum and the natural Castle at Uchisar. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Full Day Cappadocia Tour - (South). Visit Derinkuyu Underground City and the beautiful Valley of Ihlara, formerly known as Peristerema. Explore the famous rock-hewn churches and hike 4 km through the valley. On the way back, visit monasteries in Selime Village and a 13th century Caravansaray on the Silk Road. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Morning flight back to Istanbul. Transfer to your hotel and 19:45 Pick up from your hotel for Turkish Night Show in Istanbul (dinner included). Watch a spectacular floor show of famous belly-dancers, traditional live Anatolian Folklore Groups featuring popular musical instruments and Turkish singers. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
* Optional: It is possible to travel to Istanbul by road, en-route visiting Ankara (with a small surcharge).

Free day for wandering the streets of the Old City, getting lost in the Grand Bazaar or taking a leisurely Turkish bath in an historic hamam. Play backgammon and drink tea, or travel into the New City around Istiklal Street to experience Istanbul the way the locals do. Overnight in Istanbul.

Pick up from the hotel according to your flight schedule and transfer to the airport.

Destination: Istanbul

Legend: B

You can customize this trip with additional days! Slow the pace with rest days in locations of your choice, or add additional sightseeing days along the route.

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Tour Details

In Brief

This is a high quality tour. It uses high quality, boutique hotels, private car transfers and the best guides. It includes a hot air balloon flight from possibly the best balloon company in Cappadocia. You won't be disappointed.

Special Features

- Two full day tours and a half day free in Cappadocia, so you're not rushed- Includes 2 flights, so you gain a whole day and a half for additional sight seeing over the coach tours- Can be extended with free days / add-ons - This tour is also available on private basis.

What's Included

- All accommodation as per the itinerary- Professional English speaking guide - Full day tours mentioned in the itinerary- All flight tickets mentioned in the itinerary- All transportation & transfers- All meals mentioned in the itinerary- Balloon flight over Cappadocia- Turkish night show & dinner- All museum and entrance fees - All local taxes- Wifi available at all our hotels- Compulsory insurance by Turkish tourism ministry. This insurance covers you for all of the services bought from us, in case of bankruptcy, insolvency or the liquidation of our agencyNo hidden costs!

Doga Thermal Health & Spa Hotel or similar

Pamukkale, 5 Star Boutique Hotel

Located in Karahayit, Doğa Thermal Health & Spa offers a spacious
garden, an indoor pool and an outdoor pool with free parasols and sun
loungers. The property has a physiotherapy clinic on site. Free WiFi
access is available throughout.

Rooms here will provide you with flat-screen satellite TV, air
conditioning and a balcony. Featuring a hairdryer, private bathrooms
also come with a bathrobe and free toiletries. You can enjoy a mountain
view and a pool view from all the rooms

Dosso Dossi Old City Hotel or similar

Istanbul, Special Class Boutique Hotel

Located in Sultanahmet district, Dosso Dossi Hotels Old City is
within a walking distance from historical sites and the tram station.
The property offers facilities including a Turkish bath, a sauna, and a
fitness centre. The rooms of the hotel are equipped with soundproofing.
24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi is also available throughout.

Featuring a stylish décor, all rooms at Dosso Dossi Hotels Old City
are equipped with air conditioning, a satellite TV, minibar, a safe box
and a private bathroom with shower. Some rooms also have a desk, sofa
and a coffee machine.

You can enjoy rich buffet breakfast in the mornings. Guests can try
various Turkish dishes and vegetarian dishes in Tulip Restaurant or have
refreshments and beverages at Iobby bar. The property also serves
complimentary afternoon tea and night soup.

The hotel is 3.1 km from Taksim Square, and 500 m from Blue Mosque.
Ataturk Airport is 16 km away. The property also organises shuttle
service to Taksim and Laleli once in a day.

Fatih is a great choice for travellers interested in Tranquility, Skyline and Architecture.

MDC Cave Hotel or similar

Cappadocia, Special Class Boutique Hotel

Located in Ürgüp, 8 km from Kapadokya, MDC Cave Hotel Cappadocia features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has a barbecue and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

Each room includes a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a sitting area for your convenience. Enjoy a cup of tea from your balcony or patio. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Extras include bathrobes and slippers.

La Vista Boutique Hotel or similar

Kusadasi, Luxury Boutique Hotel

LaVista has an outdoor pool overlooking the Aegean Sea. It features
luxurious rooms with private balconies that offer panoramic views of the
Seferihisar Bay.

Set in a landscaped garden in Kuşadası, LaVista Boutique Hotel &
SPA offers spacious rooms decorated with French Provence touches. They
have free Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen TV and an espresso machine. Each
comes with a private bathroom with amenities.

Guests at LaVista Boutique Hotel & SPA can enjoy a sunset at the
large poolside sundeck. Staff at reception is available 24 hours a day.

Balıkcı A’La Carte restaurant serves a wide variety of seafood. The bar creates a relaxing atmosphere with drinks and music.

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Reviews

Marianne Mahony

Melbourne, Australia

Well we have been back a few weeks now after what a wonderful trip I wanted to thank you for the trip. Mehmet was a terrific guide and we all enjoyed both his driving and his ability to understand and explain both Turkish and Australian culture. We will be recommending your service to our frinds Best Regards,

Julie Ann

Perth, Australia

I’m sorry I haven’t contacted you earlier, but I just want to say how much I enjoyed the Treasures of Turkey tour which you offered. I was completely satisfied with all the arrangements which were put in place and not one of those arrangements were not to my satisfaction. I’m so pleased that i went with your group - it was unlike any other tour I’ve done and I have to say before I left for Turkey I was a little apprehensive about going on a tour on my own but I shouldn’t have worried. It was all marvellous. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your company to anyone wishing to visit Turkey. I would love to go to Eastern Turkey also, but first have to save up again!

Laurie B.

Australia

Lindsay

Australia

Hello Michael,
We can only give the highest praise to your company, every pick up was punctual, every hotel was located in an excellent position, the hotels had great character and the rooms and staff were excellent. The activities planned were all well organised and and covered everything that we wanted to see. The two guides, Mehmet and Muhammad were excellent. Overall 10 out of 10.

Colin & Judy Jones

Australia

I want to write to tell you how much we enjoyed our two weeks travelling in Turkey. It was an eye opener from beginning to end. We must thank our two guides for their kindness towards and consideration of Judy as they walked and transported us around Istanbul and all of the other remarkable places they took us to. Uhr? even went so far as to buy from a market stall, a collapsible seat for Judy so that she might rest more easily as he explained what we were seeing. Also I want to say how much we enjoyed the never ending supply of food when we stopped for lunch and dinner.

Blogs

The Cappadocian Fathers

Cappadocia, a captivating moonscape
packed with mystical stories, underground cities and of lost tribes, is
also widely acknowledged within Christianity as the cradle of unifying
diverse theological views.

The so-called Cappadocian Fathers are
widely regarded as advancing the development of Christian theology,
bringing the doctrine of the Trinity to the fore, and so cementing their
places in history.

The Ancient Roman Ruins of Ephesus

The extensive work of historians and
archaeologists over many centuries has given current generations, some
impressive landmarks across the world. On the Aegean Coast of Turkey,
near the popular coastal resort of Kusadasi, sits one of them.

It still portrays magnificence. It still
leaves people speechless. It still shows evidence of the forward
thinking, intelligence, and confidence of the former Roman Empire.
Called Ephesus, it should be on everyone’s bucket list, whether you have
a passion for history or not.

Visiting Ephesus

The city had a long Greek history but it
was under Roman rule that it excelled. The Romans had absorbed many
traditions, cultural aspects, and philosophical ideas from ancient
Greece and as visitors walk around the structures that have been
excavated and reconstructed, it is easy to see how Romans lived their
lives, from the water aqueducts, terraced houses, and public latrines,
use by the rich and influential citizens of society.

Ataturk’s Speech about Gallipoli: The Greatest in Turkish History

Many famous leaders in history are
remembered for their speeches and not just their accomplishments. These
include Martin Luthor King whose speech “I have a dream” was seen as a turning point in the struggle for equality of black Americans.

Winston Churchill was steadfast in the determination of his soldiers and told them “We will fight on the beaches” and of course, Julius Caesar shouted the famous sentence “Veni, Vidi, Vici” which translates into “I came, I saw, I conquered”.

When thinking about Turkish history, the
most widely spoken about man is Mustafa Kemal Ataturk who is known for
leading the Turkish war of independence, which led to the formation of
the Republic of Turkey in 1923.